Women's History Month has marched into Boston this March. There are great events for women who look for empowerment and community as they take on today's challenges. Additionally, more exciting events in technology, healthcare, environment, and people will get us marching throughout this month!
Here are some March event highlights to check out:
Startup Boston is proud to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement for the relaunch of Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WEBOS), Babson College for its AI & Sustainability Conference, and CIC's Social Impact Program for FounderConnect. Through these partnerships, we're helping founders access the resources, connections, and expertise they need to launch and scale their startups.
On March 6, TedxBoston will host talks about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Many speakers from MIT will present their TED talks on what the future could look like as AI scientists uncover and question challenges in deep learning and unlock new insights into human intelligence. They will cover topics on the impact of AGI, including ethics, creativity, intelligence augmentation, the future of work and education, and healthcare innovation.
Inclusion Geeks wants to build a more inclusive and equitable future for women. This webinar, Building a Better Future for Women at Work, is designed to help women navigate complex workplace dynamics and cultures. Learn how women leaders, managers, and individuals implement practical strategies to address salary disparities, limited advancement opportunities, and caregiving and appearance standards challenges.
March's Top Startup Events
Medtech Impact Symposium & Gala
DATE: Thursday, March 6, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Renaissance Boston Waterfront, 606 Congress St., Boston, MA; Register Here
Medtech Impact Symposium & Gala brings together more than 600 industry stakeholders in an uncommonly candid day-long discussion of how the industry is changing and how innovators position themselves to succeed. The 2025 Symposium will focus on technologies and approaches poised to shape our markets, with the key theme of multidimensional ruggedness and adaptability in uncertainty. Following the Symposium, join them for their Annual Medtech Impact Gala, an exclusive evening event celebrating medical technology's impact on patients' lives and elevating the patient voice.
TEDxBoston: Countdown to Artificial General Intelligence
DATE: Monday, March 6, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: The "Quin House" in Back Bay, 217 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA; Register Here
These last few years have seen breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Advances in generative models include large language models like GPT-3.5 and ChatGPT, cross-modal models like DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion, and multi-modal models like Gato. Together, TEDxBoston gathers to discuss what this future could look like -- overcoming outstanding challenges in deep learning and AI and unlocking new heights in our human intelligence.
2025 METAA Conference
DATE: Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13
LOCATION: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA; Register Here
Join the Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrative Association for its 16th Annual conference. The first day will be a cybersecurity summit, and the second will be a CTO clinic. Over two dynamic days, explore cutting-edge topics, connect with educational technology leaders, and gain actionable insights. From cybersecurity and IT operations to emerging technologies and leadership strategies, this conference is your opportunity to shape the future of EdTech.
Accelerator People Day
DATE: Thursday, March 13, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Graduate by Hilton New Haven, 1151 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT; Register Here
Learn how to grow, manage, and lead your team using proven frameworks like the Scaling Up Method. This transformative day will be spent learning how best to maximize your company's most significant area of success: your people! Throughout your day, attendees will dive into topics such as building a strong team, delegation strategies, analyzing team dynamics, DISC profiles, and much more!
Series A & B CEO Meeting: Peer Insights and Challenges
DATE: Friday, March 14, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Boston, MA; Register Here
This meeting is for CEOs of Series A & Series B companies only. This is an exclusive opportunity tailored for Series A and B tech CEOs. Connect with fellow leaders, share valuable insights, and discuss the unique challenges you're navigating as the CEO of a growth-stage company. This is a no-pressure environment—no investors, no pitches—just a supportive space to exchange advice and experiences with your peers.
Women's Entrepreneur Boston (WEBOS) Summit
DATE: Sunday, March 16, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Boston City Hall; Register Here
Startup Boston is proud to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement for the relaunch of Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WEBOS) through the exciting WEBOS Summit. This event features expert-led workshops, hands-on technical support, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can explore a pop-up shop showcasing local women-owned businesses, compete in a $5,000 pitch competition, and enjoy performances by Oompa, The Femmes, and DJ Troy Frost. With a mix of resources, connections, and entertainment, this summit is a must-attend for women entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.
Webinar: Building a Better Future for Women at Work
DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Virtual; Register Here
In this webinar, women will explore how workplace dynamics and structures can create barriers to equity, including salary disparities, limited advancement opportunities, and challenges related to caregiving and appearance standards. Organizers will share practical strategies for creating a workplace that supports everyone, focusing on building gender-inclusive policies and practices. Whether you're a leader, a manager, or an individual contributor, you'll gain insights and tools to help shape a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
FounderConnect: Startup Resources & Networking Expo
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 PM - 7:30PM
LOCATION: 1 Broadway, CIC Cambridge; Register Here
Startup Boston and CIC’s Social Impact Cohort are bringing back FounderConnect, an event designed to help startup founders scale their businesses by connecting with experts, service providers, and key players in Greater Boston’s startup ecosystem. This edition features an expanded lineup of legal advisors, marketing pros, tech experts, and funding strategists, offering 1:1 conversations and access to essential resources. Whether you're launching your startup or looking to grow, FounderConnect provides the connections, insights, and tools to accelerate your success.
Revolutionary Health: Powering the Next Frontier with Blockchain and AI
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Suffolk University, Boston, MA; Register Here
Emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI are unlocking new possibilities for Biotech, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Healthcare by creating more transparent, secure, and predictable systems. These technologies can optimize data management and integration, speed up drug discovery and development, and streamline supply chain logistics, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Boston, a leader in global healthcare innovation, will host this pivotal event to bring together thought leaders and innovators who will discuss how they use blockchain and AI to power the next frontier in healthcare.
2025 MassBio State of Possible Conference
DATE: Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Omni Boston Seaport, 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA; Register Here
Massachusetts is the state of possibility! This year, MassBio is celebrating 40 years of innovation in Massachusetts! They're convening the best and brightest in life science with a speaker lineup packed with industry pioneers, including George M. Church and Abbie Celniker, and rising biotech stars like Cigall Kadoch and John Evans. Over the day, attendees from the lab to the C-suite will be exposed to engaging panel discussions and informative keynotes on what's next in the science and business of biopharma.
C10 Labs and Springboard Enterprises Presents: International Women's Month AI Hackathon
DATE: Thursday, March 27, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Boston, MA; Register Here
C10 Labs and Springboard Enterprises are partnering to launch a 2-day hackathon to celebrate International Women's Month. Teams of 2-5 people apply to the hackathon, and the best 20 teams will be selected to "hack" and get awards.Teams will have 24 hours to ship products, and the best teams will be chosen to present to the judging committee. Dozens of ML engineers, AI architects, and AI hack experts will be available to teams to help "co-build" their hack project.
Babson AI & Sustainability Annual Conference 2025
DATE: Friday, March 28, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Babson College, Wellesley, MA; Register Here
Startup Boston is proud to partner with Babson College for its upcoming conference on AI and sustainability. This event brings together experts and startups to explore how AI is driving a more sustainable future through insightful panels, a high-stakes pitch competition, and networking opportunities. Highlights include panels on AI for a Sustainable Future and Challenges of AI in Sustainability, and the Final BSEC Pitch Competition - register now to be part of the conversation!
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About the author: Nicholas Ewing is a graduate of UMass Lowell in Business Administration: International Business. Today, he works as an implementation specialist for an electronic medical records company in Foxborough, MA. His hobbies include writing stories and going for walks in nature. You can connect with him here.
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